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Cruz's budget bill faces backlash over AI law restrictions tied to BEAD funding
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Cruz's budget bill faces backlash over AI law restrictions tied to BEAD funding

By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2025

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, has expressed strong criticism against new reconciliation bill language introduced by Chair Cruz.

Cantwell opposes Bryan Bedford's nomination as FAA administrator over safety concerns
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Cantwell opposes Bryan Bedford's nomination as FAA administrator over safety concerns

By Federal Newswire | Jun 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, has announced her opposition to Bryan Bedford's nomination as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Collins questions Navy leaders on destroyer contract and dry dock expansion
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Collins questions Navy leaders on destroyer contract and dry dock expansion

By Federal Newswire | Jun 24, 2025

At a recent hearing in Washington, D.C., U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, questioned Navy officials about key defense projects.

Congress urged to codify cost-saving measures by Department of Government Efficiency
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Congress urged to codify cost-saving measures by Department of Government Efficiency

By Federal Newswire | Jun 24, 2025

The Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency convened a hearing titled "Locking in the DOGE Cuts: Ending Waste, Fraud, and Abuse for Good" to discuss the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) efforts in reducing wasteful spending.

Lawmakers investigate use of federal grants by activist group linked to LA protests
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Lawmakers investigate use of federal grants by activist group linked to LA protests

By Federal Newswire | Jun 24, 2025

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, along with Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Chairman Tom McClintock and Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Chairman Andy Biggs, have initiated an...

Senator Cantwell highlights risk of losing public broadcasting's role in emergencies
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Senator Cantwell highlights risk of losing public broadcasting's role in emergencies

By Federal Newswire | Jun 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell has released a report emphasizing the importance of public broadcasters in emergency situations, especially in rural areas where they may be the only source of information.

House Committee approves FY26 Homeland Security Appropriations Act
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House Committee approves FY26 Homeland Security Appropriations Act

By Federal Newswire | Jun 24, 2025

The House Appropriations Committee has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security Appropriations Act with a vote of 36 to 27.

Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for Congress to codify DOGE reforms
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Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for Congress to codify DOGE reforms

By Federal Newswire | Jun 24, 2025

Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency Chairwoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) addressed a hearing focused on the efforts to codify reforms by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Congress discusses implications of quantum computing on U.S. cybersecurity
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Congress discusses implications of quantum computing on U.S. cybersecurity

By Federal Newswire | Jun 24, 2025

Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation Chairwoman Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) addressed the importance of quantum computing in a hearing titled “Preparing for the Quantum Age: When Cryptography Breaks.” The focus...

House resolution condemns attacks on Minnesota lawmakers
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House resolution condemns attacks on Minnesota lawmakers

By Federal Newswire | Jun 24, 2025

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer addressed the House of Representatives to express his support for House Resolution 519.

James Comer comments on Robert Garcia's new role in oversight committee
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James Comer comments on Robert Garcia's new role in oversight committee

By Federal Newswire | Jun 24, 2025

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has issued a statement regarding the selection of Congressman Robert Garcia as the new Democratic Ranking Member of the Committee.

Sessions discusses USPS future in stakeholder hearing
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Sessions discusses USPS future in stakeholder hearing

By Federal Newswire | Jun 24, 2025

Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) delivered opening remarks at a hearing focused on the future of the U.S. Postal Service.

Senator Ernst honors Acorn Bluff Farms as small business of the week
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Senator Ernst honors Acorn Bluff Farms as small business of the week

By Federal Newswire | Jun 23, 2025

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst has named Acorn Bluff Farms of Louisa County as her Small Business of the Week.

House committee investigates alleged political misuse in TSA's Quiet Skies program
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House committee investigates alleged political misuse in TSA's Quiet Skies program

By Federal Newswire | Jun 23, 2025

Chairman James Comer of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has requested documents from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem.

House subcommittee approves fiscal year 2026 legislative branch funding
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House subcommittee approves fiscal year 2026 legislative branch funding

By Federal Newswire | Jun 23, 2025

Today, the House Appropriations Legislative Branch Subcommittee convened to review its Fiscal Year 2026 bill.

Senate committee reintroduces Older Americans Act to renew senior care programs
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Senate committee reintroduces Older Americans Act to renew senior care programs

By Federal Newswire | Jun 23, 2025

The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, led by Chairman Senator Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand, has reintroduced the Older Americans Act (OAA).

House committee approves FY26 agriculture appropriations act with significant budget cuts
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House committee approves FY26 agriculture appropriations act with significant budget cuts

By Federal Newswire | Jun 23, 2025

The House Appropriations Committee has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.

Senator Ernst's bill seeks to boost U.S. manufacturing with higher SBA loan limits
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Senator Ernst's bill seeks to boost U.S. manufacturing with higher SBA loan limits

By Federal Newswire | Jun 23, 2025

Support is mounting for the Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act, a bill introduced by Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa.

USDA urged to reform Tennessee Walking Horse competition inspections
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USDA urged to reform Tennessee Walking Horse competition inspections

By Federal Newswire | Jun 23, 2025

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has expressed support for the findings of a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Inspector General review concerning inspections at Tennessee Walking Horse competitions.

Older Americans Act reintroduced in Senate for renewal through fiscal year 2030
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Older Americans Act reintroduced in Senate for renewal through fiscal year 2030

By Federal Newswire | Jun 23, 2025

The reintroduction of the Older Americans Act (OAA) was announced by U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand, along with Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Chairman Bill...

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